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1 Jun 2005
This pamphlet provides a broad over view of the chemical and biological terrorist threat and, drawing on the lessons learned from the few chemical and biological incidents to date, suggests some basic means of detection, defense, and decontamination. The intention is not to alarm people but to enable employees and their family members to recognize and properly react to a chemical or biological situation in the even they encounter one.
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1 Jun 2005
Disasters can strike randomly and unpredictably. To be prepared for a wide variety of emergencies that can occur with little warning, American private organizations abroad should be involved in planning for such events.Adequate planning requires an emergency action plan that prevents or minimizes the loss of life and or limb, material damage, and loss of their functions and a post-disaster plan that expedites recovery.
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1 Jun 2005
The following plan is general in nature and is intended to serve as a model in various locations where such is needed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
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1 Jun 2005
The primary purpose of this pamphlet is to assist individuals and organizations in preparing a comprehensive and readily usable plan to handle emergency situations.
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24 Apr 2006
Official language from 3 FAM 3700 explaining travel restrictions placed on U.S. Government employees to posts currently in Authorized or Ordered Departure status.
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1 Jun 2005
The implementation of security guidelines contained in this publication could reduce the vulnerability of American private sector enterprises abroad to criminal or terrorist acts. It is recognized that some of the recommended guidelines cannot easily be implemented at existing facilities.
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6 Apr 2006
Transparency in procurement is a business practice that has become increasingly important both legally and financially.
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21 Feb 2006
When you think about cybersecurity, remember that electronics such as cell phones and PDAs may also be vulnerable to attack. Take appropriate precautions to limit your risk
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1 Jun 2005
Effective security precautions require a continuous and conscious awareness of your environment. This is especially true when living in a foreign country where it will be necessary to adapt to new cultures, customs, and laws which, in most instances, are very different than those to which Americans are accustomed in the United States.
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1 Jun 2005
Personal security abroad is a major concern of individuals and companies and thus, a natural forum for an OSAC publication. This booklet, along with such previous OSAC publications as Security Guidelines for American Families Living Abroad, will surely find a wide audience and make a strong contribution to the security and well-being of American citizens who live and work abroad.
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1 Jun 2005
The implementation of security guidelines contained in this publication should reduce the vulnerability of American private sector personnel traveling abroad to criminal or terrorist acts. Individuals should ensure, however, that any approach chosen is best suited for their individual situation.
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1 Jun 2005
Much of the information in this pamphlet you may already know, but it can serve as a useful reminder and an opportunity to review these issues with your child. You may also want to discuss it with any daycare providers you employ, as well as your child's teachers and school administrators.
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1 Jun 2005
CARJACKING has become one of the most prevalent crimes in many parts of the world. Most carjackings occur for the sole purpose of taking the car; it is a crime without a political agenda and does not specifically target Americans.
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12 Jul 2006
Whether traveling for business or for pleasure, the following tips are a start when considering personal security awareness while at a hotel. Though the tips are not necessarily exhaustive in each area, they provide for a set of practices that travelers can undertake in order to make each trip a safe one.
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